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CVM has activated its Early Action Protocol for Flood.
Based on hydro-meteorological forecasts issued by the National Institute of Meteorology (INAM) and the National Directorate for Water Resources Management (DNGRH), heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds is expected in the coming days, with significant impacts anticipated in Zambézia Province, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (CENOE), these conditions are expected to further aggravate the flood situation in several river basins, including the Licungo River Basin, increasing the risk of inundation, damage to housing and critical infrastructure, disruption of basic services, and loss of livelihoods. People living in flood-prone zones remain especially vulnerable, notably children, women, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
Following the confirmation of the hydrological and meteorological forecasts, the official decision confirming that the flood triggers had been reached, as well as the formal announcement of the activation of Anticipatory Action, was made by the National Institute for Disaster Management and Risk Reduction (INGD) on 27 December 2025 at 18:00 hours.
In response to this evolving scenario, and in line with the decision taken by the national authorities, the Mozambique Red Cross (CVM) has activated its Floods Early Action Protocol.
The CVM early action activities will specifically focus on communities impacted by the Licungo River Basin, with particular emphasis on Maganja da Costa District, Zambézia Province, identified as one of the most exposed areas to flooding. Current estimates indicate that approximately 37,033 people are at risk, within the Licungo Basin, including potential impacts on households, schools and health facilities.
The anticipatory action will be implemented over a period of five days, starting on 28 December 2025, and are expected to reach approximately 10,000 individuals, including children, women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Planned interventions include the dissemination of early warning messages, community sensitisation and evacuation preparedness, protection of essential household assets, distribution of pre-positioned relief items, targeting the most vulnerable populations. These measures aim to reduce loss of life, minimise humanitarian impacts, and enhance community resilience ahead of potential flooding events.